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Ministry of Communications
TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  has released a Consultation Paper  on “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”, in New Delhi today.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting  vide its reference dated 07.03.2022 had sought recommendations of the Authority, under section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997 on the need and timing for introduction of new service provider for drive-in theatres application.
The low-power short range FM Radio broadcasting is an effective method of sound broadcasting for services that are intended for limited locations and reception areas. Some of the examples for such services include drive-in theatres, hospital radio services, amusement parks, business premises, closed communities such as residential complex, small habitations, local events such as air shows and sports events, etc.
Accordingly, this Consultation Paper has been prepared to seek the comments/views of the stakeholders on the issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by 15th May 2023. Counter comments, if any, may be submitted by 29th May 2023. The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form on the email ID advbcs-2@trai.gov.in and jtadvbcs-1@trai.gov.in .
The full text of the consultation paper is available on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in.
Ministry of Education
Improving the System through Artificial Intelligence/ Machine learning
The National Education Policy  2020 highlights the importance of focusing on student learning outcomes and making quality education accessible, affordable, equitable and inclusive. Every student or learner is unique in their areas of interest and analytical abilities and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities in pedagogy and course curation are essential in achieving NEP objectives and in making education delivery efficient and inclusive.
All India Council for Technical Education  has revamped the existing curriculum and launched outcome based Model curriculum for Diploma, Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in Engineering and PGDM/MBA. AICTE has also prepared Model curriculum for courses in Emerging Areas like  Artificial Intelligence ,  Internet of Things ,  Block Chain,  Robotics,  Quantum Computing  Data Science  Cyber Security  3D Printing and Design and  Augmented Reality /Virtual Reality  etc., and permitted in engineering institutes from academic year 2020-21.
AICTE Training and Learning  Academy is one such initiative that has been conducting quality faculty development program for imparting/upgrading faculty knowledge in emerging areas including AI and ML, in collaboration with academia and industry. AICTE has also developed a tool called ‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ to make learning resources available in different regional languages.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
194.76 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 36,267
Active cases stand at 0.08%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.70%
3,791 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,26,44,092
7,584 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
85.41 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,35,050 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles the demise of Shri N. Vittal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Civil Servant, Shri N. Vittal.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“Shri N. Vittal Ji will be remembered as an outstanding civil servant, who enriched India’s growth trajectory across diverse sectors. He also played a pivotal role in Gujarat’s development during his career in the state. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
New AIIMS in the Country
Twenty two  new All India Institute of Medical Sciences  have been announced /approved by the Union Government to be established in various States of the country.
Out of these, six AIIMS viz. Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Bhubaneswar in Odisha, Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Patna in Bihar, Raipur in Chattisgarh and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand are already functional.
In addition to the above, OPD services have been started in AIIMS Raebareli, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Nagpur and AIIMS Bathinda.
State-wise list of all AIIMS is given below:
Location of AIIMS under PMSSY
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Sl.
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Phase
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STATE
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Location of AIIMS
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1.
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Phase I
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal
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2.
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Odisha
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Bhubaneswar
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3.
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Rajasthan
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Jodhpur
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4.
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Bihar
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Patna
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5.
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Chattisgarh
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Raipur
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6.
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Uttarakhand
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Rishikesh
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7.
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Phase-II
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Uttar Pradesh
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Raebareli
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8.
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Phase-IV
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Andhra Pradesh
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Mangalagiri
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9.
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West Bengal
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Kalyani
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10.
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Maharashtra
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Nagpur
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11.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Gorakhpur
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12.
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Phase-V
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Punjab
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Bathinda
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13.
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Assam
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Guwahati
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14.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Bilaspur
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15.
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR
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Vijaypur, Samba in Jammu
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16.
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR
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Awantipora in Kashmir
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17.
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Tamil Nadu
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Madurai
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18.
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Bihar
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Darbhanga
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19.
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Phase VI
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Jharkhand
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Deoghar
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20.
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Gujarat
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Rajkot
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21
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Phase-VII
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Telangana
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Bibinagar
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22
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Phase-VIII
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Haryana
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Manethi in Rewari District
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Defence
Technology Development Fund
37 projects costing Rs191,19,28,932/- have been awarded to various industries specially MSMEs and start-ups under Technology Development Fund  scheme since its implementation. Total fund of Rs 28,51,45,680/- has been released to various Developing Agencies  till date.
One product has been accepted by Indian Air Force and many other technologies are in advanced stages of acceptance by the Tri-Services & Users.
In 2021, Acceptance of Necessity  for 11 systems at a total cost of Rs 24,711 crore has been accorded for induction in the Services.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Naresh Bansal in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stones of 10 National Highway projects worth Rs.3843 crore in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 10 National Highway projects of 220 km at Bishtupur, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand at a cost of Rs.3843 crore today.
Shri Gadkari said with the construction of Jharkhand's first 4-lane double-decker elevated road from Kali Mandir to Baliguma on Ranchi-Jamshedpur road at a cost of 1876 crores, the journey of 45 minutes will be covered in 5 minutes.
The Minister said Ranchi to Jamshedpur Inter Corridor will improve connectivity to West Bengal-Odisha. This corridor will bypass Ranchi city and connect Delhi-Kolkata Highway  and East-West Corridor , providing Jamshedpur-Kolkata direct connectivity. He said this route from Hatgamaria to Bokna Hathichowk  in West Singhbhum district will provide better connectivity to Naxal-affected areas and aspirational districts with the construction of Kolavira road.
Ministry of Railways
ECoR GM INSPECTED SUNAKHANI-KHAMAR ONGOING RAILWAY SECTION OF TALCHER-BIMALAGARH RAIL LINE PROJECT
Reviewed infra related issues of Talcher area and inspected traffic facility works
East Coast Railway  General Manager, Shri Manoj Sharma, inspected the under construction rail line section between Sunakhani and Khamar of ongoing Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Line project, today. Senior officials from ECoR headquarters and Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda Road Division Shri Rinkesh Roy were also present during the inspection.
During the inspection, Shri Sharma reviewed the infrastructure works and advised officials to take necessary steps to ensure that the works should be completed within the target period. Construction of the 150 Kms long Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Line project lies in remote areas and is a part of the closely monitored projects of the Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji.
17.62 Kms rail line stretch has already been completed between Talcher and Sunakhani. 16.31 Kms stretch between Sunakhani-Samal-Parabil will be completed shortly. The delay in acquisition of land & presence of many land related disputes and court cases were causing slow pace of execution of work which is now vacated and the construction work will be now speeded up after getting clear from land issues.
Shri Sharma also inspected the Railway Sidings at Talcher for better traffic movements and also to provide benefit to the stakeholders and industries. Reviewing the traffic facility works, General Manager instructed concerned officials to ensure facilities for hassle free traffic movements in this area.
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Ministry of Finance
CBIC Enables End to End Paperless Exports under Turant Customs
Shri Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  here yesterday unveiled a Secure QR coded Shipping Bill that would be electronically sent to exporters after the Customs allows export. This eliminates in one stroke the requirement of the exporters having to approach the Customs officers for proof of export. This also makes the end to end Customs export process fully electronic, from the filing of the Shipping Bill to the final order to allow export.
Today’s initiative in yet another step taken by CBIC for fulfilling its commitment to a Faceless, Paperless, and Contactless Customs under the umbrella of its “Turant Customs” programme. These reforms are based on enhanced use of digital technology to reduce the time and costs for the importers, exporters and other stakeholders, thereby improving India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Trading Across Borders parameter of its Doing Business Report.
The launch of paperless documentation on exports is a sequel to a similar initiative that was begun for imports w.e.f. 15th April 2020. The electronic transmission of the Shipping Bill would do away with the present requirement to take paper printout of these documents thereby promoting Green Customs. Equally importantly exporters would not have to visit the Customs Houses for this purpose and can better utilize their time in promoting their business.
Shri Ajit Kumar informed that the endeavour is to leverage technology to make the Customs clearance process more transparent and faster. Turant Customs, which has as its main component Faceless Assessment, would be implemented in phases across the entire country by 1st January 2021.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Allocation of Funds for PMFBY and PMKSY
Budgetary allocation for implementing various programmes/schemes of the Government are made on the basis of available resources and priorities with the approval of Parliament. There has been unprecedented increase in Budgetary allocation to this Department during the last few years are given below:

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Name of Department
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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DAC&FW
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46700.00
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130485.21
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134399.77
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S.No
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Year
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Per Drop More Crop
component of PMKSY

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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 

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1.
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2016-17
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2340.00
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5501.15
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2.
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2017-18
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3400.00
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9000.75
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3.
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2018-19
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4000.00
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13014.15
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4.
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2019-20
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3500.00
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14000.00
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha.
Election Commission
Shri Arun Goel takes over as new Election Commissioner
Shri Arun Goel today assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner  of India.
Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar, who is currently in Nepal as International Observer for their ongoing national elections, personally called and congratulated Shri Arun Goel on his appointment. Welcoming him to the Election Commission, Shri Kumar said that vast & diverse administrative experience of Shri Goel will further strengthen the Commission’s endeavours in ensuring the electoral process more inclusive, accessible and participative.
ARUN GOEL, IAS 
- Post Graduate in Development Economics from Churchill College, University of Cambridge, England with Distinction
- M.Sc. Mathematics
POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PERIOD
- Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries 2020 - 2022

- Secretary, Ministry of Culture 2018 - 2019
- AS&FA, Ministry of Labour & Employment 2017
- Vice Chairman, Delhi Development Authority 2015 - 2016
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue 2012 - 2014
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development 2011
POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
- Principal Secretary  2010
- Principal Secretary  2007 - 2009
- Secretary, Department of Expenditure 2006
- Managing Director, Punjab Industries & Export 2003 - 2005
Corporation
- Managing Director, Punjab Warehousing Corporation 2001 - 2002
- District Election Officer /Collector, Ludhiana 1995 - 2000
- Managing Director, Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism 1994
Development Corporation
- District Election Officer /Collector, Bhatinda 1993
Ministry of Science & Technology
“Technology Summit offers invaluable platform to forge knowledge partnerships”, says Dr. Harsh Vardhan
“From Hampi to Pompeii” catch phrase for collaboration on restoration and preservation of cultural heritage.
The 24th India-Italy Technology Summit was jointly inaugurated by Union Minister forScience & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Italian Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Dr. Michele Geraci, here today.
Inaugurating the Summit, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “The Technology Summit offers an invaluable platform to forge knowledge partnerships between the two countries.” Among the deliverables of the summit, he mentioned follow-up action between Indian and Italian organizations; timely convergence of dialogues in focus sectors; identifying potential projects for India - Italy bilateral R&D collaboration and identifying bilateral technology development initiatives to establish demonstration projects in a time-bound manner.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Michele Geraci said that hundreds of representatives from over 50 Italian companies had come to India for the Technology Summit. Both the countries are going through big challenges which are crucial for them to solve. While Italy is looking at ways to ensure long-term growth, India is already on a high growth curve. This offers great opportunity for the two countries to increase their bilateral trade.
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology said that many collaborative projects were already going on between India and Italy and more than 100 scientists were working together. The synchrotron project is one such example. Summing up the partnership between the two countries in a catch-phrase “From Hampi to Pompeii”, Prof. Sharma mentioned that technologies for the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage was an area where Italy and India could do a lot of useful work together.
Talking about the challenges and opportunities in India-Italy business cooperation, ShriShreekantSomany, Chairman of CII MSME Council, said, “Small and medium enterprises  could be the cornerstone of partnership between the two countries." Among the potential sectors of increased bilateral trade, he mentioned fine dining, electronics, jewellery, watches and automobiles.
Mr. Vincenzo De Luca, Director General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that two years ago, 23 new projects were launched, showing intense strong productive useful cooperation in a very short time. Key areas he identified for cooperation included clean energy, energy efficiency, life sciences, and space.
The Tech Summit is 24th in the series, since 1995. This year focuses on seven key sectors identified jointly by both the countries which include aerospace, cleantech, cultural heritage, education, healthcare, ICT and renewables.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates all those who have been conferred Padma awards
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated all those who have been conferred the Padma awards.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to all those who have been conferred the Padma awards. The entire nation cherishes their accomplishments and we are all proud of their contributions to society."
Ministry of Finance
CGST Commissionerate, Raigad arrests 29 year old involved in fake GST Input Tax Credit racket
As a part of the special Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and tax evaders, CGST Commissionerate, Raigad has arrested a 29 year old man, who actively connived in creation of more than 15 sham firms, which were used for generation, availment and utilization of fraudulent GST Input Tax Credit  of Rs. 33 Crore by issuing bogus invoices of more than Rs. 180 Crore.
During the investigation, he admitted his role in generation of sham firms and generation, availment and utilization of fake ITC and filing of GST Returns for these fake entities. He was arrested on 04.03.2022 under Section 69 of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132 of the said Act and was produced before the Judicial Magistrate, Panvel, wherein he has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days.
This is the third arrest in last fortnight by the CGST Commissionerate, Raigad. Earlier, proprietors of two Kalamboli based firms namely M/s Ashok Metal Scrap and M/s Zaid Enterprises were arrested. These two firms traded in metal scrap and were involved in Input Tax Credit scams of Rs. 25 Crore involving bogus invoices of Rs. 135 Crore.
The CGST department is doing extensive data mining, using data analytics and network analysis tools to identify tax evaders. Additionally, officers of Raigad Commissionerate are also keeping a close watch on possible fake entities, which are mushrooming & operating from Taloja, Navi Mumbai.
Department is going to intensify its drive against the fraudsters and tax-evaders in the coming days and months.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over the interest in 'Aadi Mahotsav'
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over widespread interest in ‘Aadi Mahotsav'. He was responding to the tweet thread by Dr. Bhola Singh, Lok Sabha MP wherein Shri Singh informed about his visit to ‘Aadi Mahotsav' and said that It has been organized in a very well manner where you will get to see the wonderful presentation of tribal culture from all over India.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“यह देखकर अच्छा लगा कि आपने ‘आदि महोत्सव’ में इतनी रुचि ली। आदिवासी समाज की संस्कृति और उनके खानपान से जुड़ा आपका अनुभव उत्साह बढ़ाने वाला है।”
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW organizes Consultation on Family Counselling Centres
The National Commission for Women organized a Consultation on Family Counselling Centres  to discuss the existing model of FCCs and to deliberate upon ways for better coordination between NCW and FCCs.
Ms Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Dr Shekhar Seshadri, former Director, NIMHANS, Ms Meeta Rajivlochan, Member Secretary, Shri A Asholi Chalai, Joint Secretary, NCW and Shri Shah Alam, Special Rapporteur, NCW graced the occasion.
In her address, Chairperson, NCW, Ms Rekha Sharma said that it is very important to discuss the objectives and efficient working of the Family Counselling Centres at present and deliberate upon the changes required for better functioning of FCCs. “NCW has been working on ground and it can be seen that the Commission has been launching several programmes to bring concrete changes. Through this Consultation, we aim to look for changes needed in the successful functioning of these Centres,” said Ms Sharma.
Dr Shekhar Seshadri suggested that there was a need for developing a Standard Operating Procedure for the reference of the Counsellors which will go a long way in effective resolution of cases.
The Commission invited Dr. Shalini Mathur, Suraksha Dahej Mang Virodhi Sansthan, Smt. Veena Khurana from Vinod Bakshi Memorial Charitable Trust, Ms. Sushma Kumawat, Nari Chetana Sansthan, Udaipur, Dr. Shaly Joseph, Indian Institute of Research & Development of Nomadic Denotified Tribes, Satara, Maharashtra and Rita Tuli of All India Women's Conference  for sharing their suggestions/observations and experience on the topic.
The Consultation discussed development of a mechanism for better monitoring and evaluation system of FCCs and to deliberate upon the way forward for strengthening the FCCs and making them more effective.
The Consultation aimed at discussing issues faced during working in collaboration with the local administration, police, courts, free legal aid cells, medical and psychiatric institutions, vocational training centres, short stay homes, etc.
The participants stressed on the need to issue identity cards to Counsellors, better coordination with police authorities, capacity building and legal literacy training for Counsellors, appointing of a State Level Legal Advisor for imparting legal rights of women, providing of budgetary support for helping women who seek urgent help, and imparting training on therapeutic counselling.
Additionally, the participants also suggested constructive monitoring of FCCs, simplified recording and documentation process, providing of clerical support, performance appraisal and incentive provisions for excellent counsellors and publication of successful stories.
The Commission will undertake training and capacity building of Counsellors for efficient functioning of FCCs. NCW will also coordinate legal awareness of Counsellors, development of SOPs for FCCs, initial inspection of the Centres, ensuring sanitary and other facilities at the Centre, providing educational material, among other initiatives.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Motorcycle Expedition to Commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas
A motorcycle expedition comprising of ‘SHWET ASHW’ the elite Motorcycle Display Team of the Corps of Military Police, was flagged off’ on 02 July 2018 to commemorate the victory of Indian Army in Operation Vijay 1999. The expedition will traverse a distance of more than 3250 Kms from Bangalore to Dras, Jammu and Kashmir over a period of 24 days across eight states of the country, reaching Kargil War Memorial, Dras on 26 July 2018.
The ‘SHWET ASHW’ was raised in the year 1952 at CMP Centre & School, Faizabad. Since its raising the team has performed at various National and International events and holds Three Guinness Book World Records in its name. The expedition will be flagged in on 26 July 2018 at Kargil War Memorial, Dras as a part of the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ celebrations. The aim of the expedition is to strengthen the brotherhood, pay homage to the supreme sacrifices made by our martyrs during the Kargil War and motivate the youth to join Indian Army.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
181.21 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 26,240
Active cases stand at 0.06%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,196 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,65,122
1,761 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
78.26 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,31,973 tests conducted in the last 24 hours